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Jean Galmot, aventurier

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1990 | 190 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 10 min.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Evocation of the life of the journalist Jean Galmot, adventurer, who established himself as a gold digger in Guyana in 1906. Madly in love with this country, he will die for having wanted to give dignity and freedom to the Guyanese people.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alain Maline

  • Christophe MalavoyJean Galmot
  • Roger HaninPicard
  • Désirée NosbuschMarianne Galmot
  • Belinda BeckerJeanne Deschamps
  • Benoît RégentAlexandre Stavisky
  • Ute LemperArlette
  • Vincent MartinErnest
  • Maxime LerouxAntoine Charas
  • Roger PlanchonCastellane
  • Maaike JansenOdette